Federal Agency for Civic Education

German, Arabic, Turkish and Russian versions of the Grundgesetz can be ordered for free by anyone living in Germany.

A number of congresses, symposia and excursions are organised by bpb either directly for citizens or for experts on selected topics.

Furthermore, bpb co-operates with a number of political foundations, associations and organisations committed to civic education.

In October 1914 the Zentrale für Auslandsdienst (Agency for Foreign Service) was established for the purpose of propaganda conducted outside Germany.

In 1918 it was complemented by the Zentralstelle für Heimatdienst (Agency for Homeland Service) which was formed for the purpose of domestic propaganda; in order to strengthen the public resilience during the war.

The seal of the Reichszentrale für Heimatdienst, c. 1925